I've found an interesting general-purpose map generator at http://topps.diku.dk/torbenm/maps.msp .It generates fractal maps out of several parameters which in turn could be converted into actual Freeciv maps via the mapper program.

I'd say the shape of the Earth's surface is the result of a mathematical model of cosmic chaos algorithms iterating over a few billion years or, on the other hand, a precise design plotted by the Mastermind for purposes unforeseeable to mankind. People take their side, whichever, whocares.

However, I wouldn't say the way fractal map generators work is a "problem", rather, a peculiar feature of their own.

Corbeau wrote:Er... No, the shape of the Earth's surface is the result of plate tectonics

Aren't Earth tectonics part of the Cosmic life?

Corbeau wrote:It's not really a "problem", simply a reality decreasing feature Good enough for gaming, just don't call it realistic

Yeh! Whatever

Edit: It'd be cool to have some kind of map generator based on tectonics simulation. Basically, any third-party generator able to produce a map picture would be suitable for Freeciv, since we have the mapper converter able to take the picture and make a savefile : )